Plant Manager - Temple, TX

ACT Power Services; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/Roth with employer match

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vis

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Opportunities for Advancement

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ACT Power Services, LLC is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee safe, productive onsite operations of a utility-scale solar PV plant. The role is field-based, with travel to various sites across the United States as needed to maximize production and reliability.

The candidate will lead preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, ensuring NEC compliance and robust safety practices while coordinating with technicians and site staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PV maintenance/plant operations experience
• Experience with SCADA, DAS, UPS systems
• Proficient with electrical testing equipment and diagrams
• Knowledge of NEC and electrical code
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel
• NABCEP Certification
• OSHA 10 General Industry familiarity

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything you do
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar facilities
• Strong understanding of NEC, electrical theory and industry best practices
• Perform DC and AC testing including I-V tracing
• Maintain maintenance schedules for equipment and sites (trackers, inverters, transformers, disconnects)
• Maintain company assets and service reports, safety paperwork, and inventory
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians
• Identify and remove hazards and mitigate safety risks

Skills

PV maintenance

SCADA/DAS operation

Electrical testing

MS Office

Education

NABCEP Certified Installation Professional

Tools

Infrared cameras

Drones (sUAS)

Meggers

CMMS software

Job description

The Plant Manager is directly responsible for the safe, productive, day-to-day onsite operations of the utility scale solar PV plant. From performing preventative maintenance and inspections, to troubleshooting and making repairs to maximize production, the Plant Manager gets to exercise a verity of skillsets and has constant opportunities to learn more. All while making an impact on our safe, reliable, clean energy future.This role is based in the field and is not assigned to the ACT Power Services main office location. Employees primarily work from customer sites where ACT Power Services provides Operations & Maintenance services. While the listed location(s) are preferred based on the primary site assignment, candidates residing in other locations may be considered. Travel to other sites across the United States may be required based on operational and business needs.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do
• Conducting routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
• Strong understanding of NEC code, electrical theory, industry best practices
• DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
• Maintain a schedule for routine maintenance, service, trouble shooting and repair of equipment at solar photovoltaic facilities including but not limited to: o Single Axis trackers o Central or String Inverters o Transformers o AC and DC disconnects o Substation equipment
• Maintaining company property such as vehicle, tools, meters and plant stock
• Maintaining service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians and others as needed.
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of experience PV maintenance, including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, substation operations, network communications and monitoring or equivalent power plant operations
• Experience with operation of SCADA, DAS and UPS systems
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Infrared cameras, sUAS (drones), IV Curve Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection
• Experience working with a CMMS platform
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
• NABCEP Certified Installation Professional
• Valid Driver's License
• Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, and 70B
• OSHA 10 General Industry certificate
• Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required.
• Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed mostly outside in the field at job sites. Some sites have offices available. The ability to work in inclement weather conditions is required.

SCHEDULE:

• Extended Hours
• Monday to Friday
• On-Call Rotation (Weekends/Holidays)

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)/Roth (with employer match)
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance (Group & Supplemental)
• Legal Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time
• Parental & Other Extended Leaves
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus

Employment with ACT Power Services is at-will, where permitted by applicable law.

The statements above describe the general nature of the work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or related needs to perform the essential functions of the position.

ACT Power Services is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.

ACT Power Services does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters.